A/Prof Fiona Barnett ~ Head, Sport and Exercise Science
Sport & Exercise Science
- About
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- Teaching
- Interests
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- Research
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- Exercise intervention for healthy populations & for those with chronic disease
- Exercise behaviour & self efficacy
- Health & well-being of Postmenopausal women
- Teaching
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- To enhance student learning through research and evidence based-practice
- Experience
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- 2014 to present - Head of Sport & Exercise Science Discipline, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)
- 2012 to 2014 - Senior Lecturer & Deputy Head of Discipline, Institute of Sport & Exercise Science, James Cook Unversity (Qld, Australia)
- 2009 to 2012 - Senior Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Discipline, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)
- 2004 to 2008 - Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Discipline, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)
- 2002 to 2003 - Research officer/Associate lecturer, Institute of Sport & Exercise Science, James Cook University (Qld, Australia)
- Research Disciplines
- Socio-Economic Objectives
I am the Head of the Sport and Exercise Science Discipline and an Exercise Scientist with more than 25 years of experience working in sport and exercise settings. I trained in movement analysis and exercise physiology and received my PhD from James Cook University in 2008. I have undertaken research in stabilisation & fatigue rates during dynamic movement. I also undertake research in exercise intervention for healthy populations and those with chronic disease.
I specialise in exercise for older women. I have a particular interest in exercise participation for improving the health and well-being of postmenopausal women. My research is predominantly conducted in North Queensland and incorporates physiological and psychosocial interventions.
Currently my teaching is research and evidence-based in the Sport and Exercise Science Discipline. This includes a research project subject for third year students and a clinical exercise physiology subject for fourth year students. My teaching-research nexus continues with the supervision of honours and higher degree research students.
- Honours
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- Memberships
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- Australasian Menopause Society
- Exercise & Sports Science Aust (ESSA)
- Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
- Clinical Oncology Society of Australia
- European Menopause & Andropause Society
- Australian Lifestyle Medicine Association
- Other
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- 2012 - Chair of School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine & Rehabilitation Science Teaching & Learning Committee
- Publications
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These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.
- Journal Articles
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- Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K, Yau M and Barnett F (2022) Potential occupational therapy scope of practice in the work-to-retirement transition in Australia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 69 (3). pp. 265-278
- Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K, Yau M and Barnett F (2022) Current occupational therapy scope of practice in the work-to-retirement transition process: an Australian study. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 29 (6). pp. 495-510
- Frier A, Devine S, Barnett F, McBain-Rigg K and Dunning T (in press) Improving type 2 diabetes care and self-management at the individual level by incorporating social determinants of health. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health,
- Frier A, Devine S, Barnett F, McBain-Rigg K and Dunning T (2022) Incorporating social determinants of health into individual care - a multidisciplinary perspective of health professionals who work with people who have type 2 diabetes. PLoS ONE, 17 (8).
- Myles L, Massy-Westropp N and Barnett F (in press) Experiences of occupational therapy clinicians on the assessment and evaluation of adult handgrip strength. British Journal of Occupational Therapy,
- Simmons L, Callander E, Barker R and Barnett F (2022) Measuring health outcomes, experience of care and cost of healthcare in student-led healthcare services: a literature review. Focus on Health Professional Education, 23 (1). pp. 37-64
- Barnett F and Sealey R (2021) The efficacy of a group-based exercise program for postmenopausal women: a preliminary study. Current Women's Health Reviews, 17 (3). pp. 274-279
- Frier A, Devine S, McBain-Rigg K, Barnett F, Cassady Z, Dunning T and Reese R (2021) Indigenous Australian perspectives on incorporating the social determinants of health into the clinical management of type 2 diabetes. Rural and Remote Health, 21 (2).
- Theodoro De Freitas L, Pain T and Barnett F (2021) Improving outcomes for people with mild cognitive impairment: an Australian mixed-methods pilot study. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 40 (1). pp. e87-e94
- Frier A, Devine S, Barnett F and Dunning T (2020) Utilising clinical settings to identify and respond to the social determinants of health of individuals with type 2 diabetes - A review of the literature. Health and Social Care in the Community, 28. pp. 1119-1133
- de Hollander C, McGuckin T, Sinclair K, Barnett F and Sealey R (2018) Front loading the curriculum: early placement experiences enhance career awareness and motivation for students with diverse career options. Student Success, 9 (2). pp. 39-47
- McGuckin T, Sealey R and Barnett F (2018) Six-month follow-up of a theory-informed, multi-component intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in the workplace. Cogent Psychology, 5.
- More
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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 59+ research outputs authored by A/Prof Fiona Barnett from 2005 onwards.
- Current Funding
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Current and recent Research Funding to JCU is shown by funding source and project.
Cowboys Rugby League Football Limited - Contract Research
The identification and development of regional female rugby league players within an elite talent pathway.
- Indicative Funding
- $40,000 over 3 years
- Summary
- With the successful emergence of the National Rugby League Women?s (NRLW) elite competition comes a necessity to better understand and prepare young women for the physical requirements needed to achieve this highest level of competition. This project will provide support to a PhD Candidate to undertake research focussing on the pathways available for young girls to progress through the elite rugby league pathway: from local and state-based competitions through to the NRLW. With a focus on the talent development environment and practices, the Candidate will conduct research whilst embedded alongside professional coaches within an elite sporting pathway.
- Investigators
- Wade Sinclair, Jonathan Connor, Kenji Doma and Fiona Barnett in collaboration with Larissa Di Bella (College of Healthcare Sciences)
- Keywords
- Talent Development; Rugby League; Athletes; Team Sports; Talent Identification; Women in Sport
- Supervision
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Advisory Accreditation: I can be on your Advisory Panel as a Primary or Secondary Advisor.
These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.
- Current
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- Transitions of Retiree Migrants in Thailand from an Occupational Perspective (PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
- Evaluation of a University based, Student-Led Health Clinic (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
- Normative Grip and Pinch Strenght of Australian Adults, Background on Grip Strength,The Importance of Grip Strength. (PhD , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
- The identification and development of regional female rugby league players within an elite talent pathway (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
- The Frailty Reduction via Implementation of Exercise, Nutritional Support and Deprescribing (FRIEND) Project (PhD , Advisor Mentor)
- Diagnosing Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Theory to Clinical Practice (Masters , Secondary Advisor/AM)
- Community-driven strategies for using exercise to improve mental health in rural and remote Queenslanders (Masters , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
- Completed
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- Incorporating social determinants of health into individual care for people with type 2 diabetes (2022, PhD , Secondary Advisor/AM)
- Promoting health and well-being during the work-to-retirement transition: an occupational perspective (2021, PhD , Advisor Mentor)
- Participation in a community-level health intervention (2020, Masters , Primary Advisor/AM/Adv)
- Measure, monitor, and reduce sitting time in the workplace (2018, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
- Collaboration
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The map shows research collaborations by institution from the past 7 years.
Note: Map points are indicative of the countries or states that institutions are associated with.- 5+ collaborations
- 4 collaborations
- 3 collaborations
- 2 collaborations
- 1 collaboration
- Indicates the Tropics (Torrid Zone)
Connect with me
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- Location
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- 43.122, Rehabilitation & Exercise Sciences (Townsville campus)
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